Are Middle Schools Getting a Bum Rap?
A recent USA Today news story took a few swipes at middle schools. The article briefly examined the reasoning behind many communities’ efforts to disband middle schools in favor of smaller K-8 schools. In this week’s Voice of Experience essay, educator Max Fischer — who has had experiencing teaching in elementary, junior high, in-name-only, and true middle schools — defends the middle school concept. Many communities that are questioning the value of middle schools have never fully implemented the elements of a true middle school, says Fischer. Included: Five components of a successful middle school. –> Max W.
